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Fairmont Kea Lani is partnering with Treecovery Hawai‘i with a mission to plant and recover trees in the wildfire-impacted communities of Lahaina and Kula. As an official Treecovery grow hub, the resort is offering temporary sanctuary for hundreds of potted trees, including an air layer from the historic Lahaina Banyan Tree, which was damaged during the August 2023 wildfires.

Hawai‘i Energy is increasing rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades through June 30, giving residents a chance to save more on their electricity bills.

Hawaiian Electric has partnered with Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization to fund critical Firewise coordinator positions to support statewide wildfire prevention efforts.

Kamehameha Schools Maui’s Mikah Labuanan becamae the first boy from the Maui Interscholastic League to win four state wrestling crowns at the state tournament on Feb. 22. Baldwin’s Jahlia Miguel became just the fourth MIL girl to ever win three state titles.

Maui Public Art Corps announced a call for artist proposals for the Hui Mo‘olelo: Lei Pua ʻAla project. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.

Hele Mai Maui 2045 outlines a vision for Maui’s transportation future over the next 20 years, identifying goals for our transportation system and projects that may qualify for federal funding. To be eligible for such funding, transportation projects must be included in the plan.

The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present the Maui debut of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, one of America’s premier flamenco companies, on Wednesday, March 12, at the MACC’s Castle Theater.

Seabury Hall’s performing arts students will showcase “Stoppard Squared,” two plays by playwright Tom Stoppard, one weekend only this March.

The amici states argue that a functioning NLRB is necessary for the enforcement of labor laws across the United States. There are currently 130 cases of unfair labor practices pending in Hawai‘i. 

It was a dark and stormy night… and the volcano had a secret.

Retired Captain Michael Lilly, USN, will speak at the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunset meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Lilly will share unpublished insights about Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

The IRS has released its 2025 Dirty Dozen list, warning taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals about the most common tax scams that threaten financial security. From phishing emails to misleading tax credits, these schemes peak during tax season but can occur year-round. Here’s what to avoid:

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Hawaiʻi Chapter celebrated a record-breaking 14th Annual Golf Tournament, which benefited the Maui food bank and took place on July 29, 2024, at Hoakalei Country Club in ʻEwa Beach.

The hit sci-fi musical “Little Shop of Horrors” opens at ProArts Playhouse on Friday, March 14.

Maui Gold Pineapple has debuted a new Farm & Feast Experience in Hāliʻimaile, taking place every Tuesday and every Friday in March, starting at 3:30 p.m.

The Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission has announced permitted trolling dates during two weekends in March of 2025.

US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaiʻi) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Keep Americans Safe Act to reinstate a nationwide ban on the sale, transfer, possession, import or manufacture of high-capacity gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

Work is now underway to ensure households transition from temporary arrangements into permanent homes.

Kīhei Charter’s open house informational sessions will be held at its campus on March 4, March 8, March 13 and March 25.

Currently, air quality levels are elevated at several Hawaiʻi island and Maui island air monitoring stations. As southerly winds are expected to persist throughout the weekend, particulates in the air and levels of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) may increase and fluctuate in various areas of the state, causing poor air quality.